Mike Brown, who previously coached the Kings, Cavs and Lakers, takes over in New York after Tom Thibodeau's exit.

The New York Knicks have confirmed the hiring of Mike Brown as the team’s new head coach. Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, replaces Tom Thibodeau, who was fired by the Knicks last month after guiding the franchise to its deepest playoff run in 25 years.

Five years ago, it was on a zoom call that the Knicks front office introduced Tom Thibodeau, the hand-picked leader tasked with turning around the franchise. Now, it is Mike Brown in person, announced in a statement with praise from the team president and the Madison Square Garden Chairman.